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Needing a pair of lightweight snake boots , what say ye ?
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I have an old pair of Rocky and a pair of Lacrosse, Rocky wins by a mile for my feet
I may not be smart but I can lift heavy objects
I have a shotgun so I have no need for a 30-06.....
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Been wearing Irish Setter VaprTreks for 5 or 6 years now. They're like 17" high running shoes. I wear 'em even when I'm hunting where nothing bites.
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Justin if you don't want to get bit, Rocky's are tennis shoes trying to be snake boots. Rio7
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I have Red Wing/Irish Setter that say "Ultra Dry Waterproof" and "Snake Guard" and, on the inside, "Scent Ban." Stock number is 2875. They are very comfortable and easy to walk in. They are comfortable enough I wear them in SC even when it's too cold for snakes. They aren't too warm when it is. I like them a lot.
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I have Red Wing/Irish Setter that say "Ultra Dry Waterproof" and "Snake Guard" and, on the inside, "Scent Ban." Stock number is 2875. They are very comfortable and easy to walk in. They are comfortable enough I wear them in SC even when it's too cold for snakes. They aren't too warm when it is. I like them a lot. These are the VaprTreks. Same as mine. Yep,
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I have a pair of Rocky boots that I worn for at least 20 years. Very comfortable and are still in great shape. I would hate to guess how many miles are on them. Now I only wear them while turky hunting or when I hunt Texas.
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I’ve got a pair of Bass Pro Shop brand that I like. They were selling them cheap so I took a chance. I have been pretty surprised at how much I like them.
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Snake guard Ain't snake bite proof, it's there to make you feel better about the boots, never want to see anyone get bit, Rio7
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Snake guard Ain't snake bite proof, it's there to make you feel better about the boots, never want to see anyone get bit, Rio7
It does make me feel better. I've never been hit. So I can't testify to the effectiveness...........but it's gotta be a combination of the materials in the boots and the angle of the majority of snake bites. I know FOR A FACT that a pear thorn will poke straight into a "snake proof" boot.
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I have had numerous "snake boots"... currently have a set of Russell's that I never wear anymore...
Lacrosse Alpha Burly are waterproof and snakes cannot penetrate... this is what I wear most of the year now... and yes, every few years, I actually see the one that hits me on the rubber boots. I still jump and scream like a little girl....
"If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die, I want to go where they went" Will Rogers
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if it were not for snakes, we would still be in the garden of Eden. I hate snakes
I may not be smart but I can lift heavy objects
I have a shotgun so I have no need for a 30-06.....
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Anybody have any experience with Danner Sharptails?
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After a day of walking your legs will feel like they have lead soles, other than that they are ok. Rio7
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After a day of walking your legs will feel like they have lead soles, other than that they are ok. Rio7 They are not lightweight hikers; for sure. But are actually only 4oz's per boot heavier than a 8" Pronghorn hunting boot and about the same as a Crispi Nevada hiker
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We work every day in rattlesnake country, year around and we get a few hits every year, The Justin's give us the best protection and are light enough for all day every day wear we hunt Quail about 5 day's a week from Oct 1st till Feb 28 , wear what works for you that's what we do. Rio7
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anybody tried the Turtle Skin gaiters with good waterproof hikers?
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Had a 5' Rattler get in the dog kennel yesterday, 1 dog bit, on the face, looks like snakes are going to be bad this year. Rio7
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anybody tried the Turtle Skin gaiters with good waterproof hikers?
I wear the Turtle Skins when working around the farm in the summer. They are very lightweight and comfortable but you do sweat a lot in them in hot weather. I use them with a heavy leather Justin work boot. I have used the Rocky snake boots and they are comfortable also but I felt my grandson needed them more than I did.
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